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In Chat With R Ashwin, Robin Uthappa Breaks Down Recalling Hate Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Faced

In a moving tribute to the Indian team, former batter Robin Uthappa couldn't control his emotions as he recalled the struggles and hardships of the players after the T20 World Cup 2024 triumph. India ended a 13-year wait for an ICC title on Saturday, beating South Africa in the final of the T20 World Cup in Barbados. The past 12 months or so have been hard for each and every player, with India losting back-to-back finals (World Test Championship and ODI World Cup).

The True Significance Of Team India's T20 World Cup 2024 Triumph

The Indian cricket team snatched victory from the jaws of defeat against South Africa to clinch their second T20 World Cup title at the Kensington Oval in Barbados on Saturday. Under the leadership of Rohit Sharma, the Men in Blue scripted an impressive fightback courtesy of some brilliant death bowling by Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, and Hardik Pandya to help India beat South Africa by seven runs in a thrilling T20 World Cup 2024 final in the Caribbean. Earlier, India rode on Virat Kohli's 76 off 59 balls, along with contributions from Axar Patel (47) and Shivam Dube (27) to post a competitive total of 176/7 in their 20 overs.

"We Will Probably See...": BCCI President's Honest Take On Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma's T20 Exit

BCCI President Roger Binny says it will take another two-three years for the Indian T20 team to "come into its own" again given the void that Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's international retirement from the format will create. Rohit, 37, and Virat, 35, called it quits from T20Is after playing pivotal roles in India's second world triumph in the format. The 2007 champions defeated South Africa by seven runs in a high-voltage summit clash on Saturday to end their painful 11-year wait for an ICC trophy.

Rohit Sharma Hails India's T20 World Cup Win As 'Dream Come True For A Billion'

World Cup-winning skipper Rohit Sharma said his team's victory was a "dream come true" for India, as he awaited his return home to a hero's welcome. The T20 triumph ended more than a decade of heartache after India's previous World Cup win came in the 50-over version in 2011. "The team and I are very proud to be able to bring the cup home and are truly touched by how much happiness it has brought everyone back home," Rohit said in a post on social media on Monday.

Watch: "Unemployed" Rahul Dravid Asks Job Offers, Leaves Everyone In Splits

The T20 World Cup 2024 final was the last match for Rahul Dravid as Indian cricket team coach and he was able to get the perfect farewell as his side defeated South Africa to lift the title. Following the match, Dravid was in his "Indiranagar ka gunda" mood and he even joked about being unemployed from next week in a candid chat with the reporters. Dravid's tenure came to an end with the competition and he had earlier made it clear that he will not be extending his contract. In the candid conversation, Dravid even joked if the journalists had any job offers from him as he does not have any work right now.

Sachin Tendulkar's Glorious Post For Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli On T20I Retirement

Legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar on Sunday extended his congratulations to star batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who concluded their T20I career on a high with a T20 World Cup title win against South Africa. Rohit's leadership skills in the tournament, fine rotation of bowlers and Virat's ability to overcome a lean patch and deliver when it mattered the most helped India end their 11-year-long ICC trophy drought. Both also announced their retirement from T20Is after winning the trophy.

"Now Go Have A Glass Of...": Anushka Sharma's T20I Retirement Post For Virat Kohli

Anushka Sharma shared a heartwarming post for her husband Virat Kohli after India's second T20 World Cup triumph, calling the star batter "my home". Kohli, who was part of the 2011 ODI World Cup triumph, made his first fifty of this tournament in Saturday's final against South Africa -- a 76 off 59 balls with six fours and two sixes that carried India to a competitive 176 for seven. He also announced his retirement from T20 Internationals after guiding the Men in Blue to their second T20 World Cup win and being adjudged player of the match in Bridgetown, Barbados.

"Truly Touched": Rohit Sharma Responds To PM Narendra Modi's Message

India captain Rohit Sharma was 'truly touched' by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's inspiring words as the latter hailed Team India's performance in the T20 World Cup 2024, where they emerged victorious in the final, beating South Africa. In a post on social media, Rohit thanked PM Modi for his 'kind words' and said that the team is proud to be bringing the T20 World Cup trophy home.

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In Chat With R Ashwin, Robin Uthappa Breaks Down Recalling Hate Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Faced

The True Significance Of Team India's T20 World Cup 2024 Triumph

"We Will Probably See...": BCCI President's Honest Take On Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma's T20 Exit

Rohit Sharma Hails India's T20 World Cup Win As 'Dream Come True For A Billion'

Watch: "Unemployed" Rahul Dravid Asks Job Offers, Leaves Everyone In Splits

Sachin Tendulkar's Glorious Post For Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli On T20I Retirement

"Now Go Have A Glass Of...": Anushka Sharma's T20I Retirement Post For Virat Kohli

"Truly Touched": Rohit Sharma Responds To PM Narendra Modi's Message